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Back for its 18th year, Thursday Night Live (formerly It’s Thursday, Let’s Dance) will return with a 10-concert series to downtown Evanston. From June 15 to August 24, each Thursday night will spotlight a different music genre from Jazz and Swing to Rock and Roll and Beatles covers. Below are the remaining concerts for the 2017 series:

August 17 - TWO CONCERTS!12-2pm: Petra Van Nuis Quintet

Swing and Jazz7-9pm: MaracujazTimeless Brazilian Music

August 24 7-9pm: Sam Fazio Quartet

American Standards, Jazz

August 3112-2pm: The Ramon Raquello Orchestra

Swing Standards and International Favorites

Concerts take place at the plaza at 1603 Orrington Ave. Bring friends and family to enjoy an evening of live music, dancing and relaxing. This year, we are also adding more big games (Scrabble, Jenga, Twister and more) and other kids activities. Grab a to-go meal from one of the local restaurants to dine al fresco. Chairs are provided, but guests are welcome to bring other seating.

This is a free event and all ages are welcome. Thursday Night Live, in downtown Evanston, is accessible via public transit by taking the CTA Purple Line “el” to the Davis; or take Metra to the Davis stop.